Social Reinsertion And Extraction From The Deviant Environment In The Community Of Beggars In Arad
Social Reinsertion And Extraction From The Deviant Environment In The Community Of Beggars In Arad

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the processes and conditions that affect people who practice begging in Arad. The core of the analysis is the experience of 60 people practicing begging, 154 specialists who are both in the General Directorate of Social Work and Child Protection, The General Directorate of Social Work and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The analysis was complemented by various statistical data and information available at the level of organizations involved in preventing and combating the phenomenon, such as: 69 documents and 191 case studies. The design of the research is mixed, using both document study, interview guide and sociological inquiry. This study deepens the associated or determinant factors for the deviant behavior of people who practice begging. The findings reveal that the practice of begging and deviant behaviors stem from a complex of social factors. Begging is also a phenomenon that develops gradually. The main factors contributing to the development of begging are: poverty, migration, violent behavior, the environment of origin, the educational level, the consumption of alcohol and prohibited substances. The practical implications are aimed at creating an integrated video monitoring system placed in the City of Arad in order to facilitate the intervention of mobile teams in solving problems. Also, the internal organization of an integrated dispatcher belonging to the local public administration, with a multidisciplinary approach to the operational situation and multi-institutional openness regarding the destination of the captured data. The research is a clear and concise model in the area of changing the legislative framework, with a focus on assessing the mental health of homeless people, persons who practice begging and video monitoring to prevent possible social and community problems.

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